[Our experiences following the absolute augmentation of alveolar ridge by means of cyalith cartilage].

Abstract

The author presents the results of absolute augmentation of alveolar ridge by means of cyalith cartilage two, four and five years after the surgical operation. The application of cyalith cartilage for this purpose has shown good results. After five years, alveolar ridges have been firm, except in one case, and no atrophy has been observed. Compared with Hydroxyolapatit the cyalith cartilage is much cheaper and the application itself is more simple.